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Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

A creamy, cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole made quickly and easily in the Instant Pot. This one-pot meal combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and fluffy rice in a savory cheese sauce for a comforting and delicious dinner.


Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat the olive oil.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
Add the rinsed rice, chicken broth, water, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and paprika to the pot. Stir to combine.
Close and seal the Instant Pot lid. Set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode on high pressure for 8 minutes.
When the cooking cycle is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure.
Open the lid and immediately add the chopped broccoli florets on top of the rice and chicken mixture. Do not stir.
Close the lid again and let the residual heat steam the broccoli for 5 minutes with the Instant Pot off.
After 5 minutes, open the lid and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and grated Parmesan cheese until everything is well combined and the cheese is melted.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve warm.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes